[joe_mamba]

>that's the point, it's not an entitlement, it's paid for by taxes.

You're whitewashing subsidies. And you refused to answer my question, why should restaurant owners have their businesses subsidized by taxpayer so they can get away with more profits? Why not other businesses too?

>they make the city desireable and livable. which in turn attracts business, which brings in tax money.

Which businesses move to a city because of restaurants and the "vibe"? Why does Amsterdam or Berlin have way more tech, startups and business than vienna if the city is more desirable?

Maybe businesses investments and restaurants are a completely different things.

>vienna's housing policy is successful for a century now. and i expect it will continue to be successful.

Only for those who benefit from it. But what about the rest on the rest?